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Strategic Context Nigeria is intensifying efforts to diversify its export base under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), moving beyond oil dependency toward agriculture, manufacturing and services-led exports. Central
Introduction Morocco is increasingly recognised as a leading automotive exporter in Africa, driven by foreign investment, strategic logistics and manufacturing incentives. The sector now supports significant export volumes, particularly to
Ukraine has officially opened the Côte d’Ivoire market to exports of Ukrainian meat products, marking a significant step in expanding agri-food trade flows between Eastern Europe and West Africa. According
In summary South Africa and Egypt lead Africa’s textile and apparel exports by scale, industrial depth and diversification. Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia benefit from proximity to Europe and increasingly integrated
A new analysis shows African trade is larger and more dynamic than previously thought — especially in South-South markets. What this means for exporters and importers across the continent. Africa’s
Kenya’s preliminary trade agreement with China offers 98.2% duty-free access for exports — what it means for exporters, importers and economic diversification. Kenya is aggressively repositioning itself in the global
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) generated more than $500 million in export revenues and created over 20,000 direct jobs in 2025, underscoring their growing importance in the government’s strategy to
ExportFocus Africa | January 2026 Africa’s trade relationship with China has entered a decisively new phase. What began two decades ago as a surge in low-cost consumer imports has
Uganda’s export sector posted a remarkable performance in 2025, with total earnings reaching approximately US$12.7 billion in the year ending November—an increase of roughly 33 % compared with the previous
Mining continues to anchor Africa’s export stability and revenue generation, with the sector delivering multi-billion-dollar returns across several economies since 2024 and maintaining strong momentum into 2025. Rising global demand